An apparatus and a method for performing spherical panorama shooting in an electronic device are provided. The method includes, displaying, if it is determined that the electronic device is positioned in an outdoor environment, a first summary guide corresponding to the outdoor environment, and displaying, if it is determined that the electronic device is positioned in an indoor environment, a second summary guide corresponding to the indoor environment. The first summary guide and the second summary guide are graphic User Interfaces (UI) for informing a spherical panorama shooting progress, and the second summary guide has a number of image shootings that are required for generating a spherical panoramic image, different from the number of image shootings in a case where the first summary guide is displayed.
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1. A method in an electronic device, the method comprising: displaying, when it is determined that the electronic device is positioned in an outdoor environment, a first summary guide corresponding to the outdoor environment; and displaying, when it is determined that the electronic device is positioned in an indoor environment, a second summary guide corresponding to the indoor environment, wherein the first summary guide and the second summary guide comprise graphic user interfaces (UIs) for informing a spherical panorama shooting progress, wherein the first number of image shootings is different from the second number of image shootings, wherein the displaying of the first summary guide comprises displaying a first number of image shootings that are required for generating a spherical panoramic image in the outdoor environment, and wherein the displaying of the second summary guide comprises displaying a second number of image shootings that are required for generating the spherical panoramic image in the indoor environment.
A method for taking spherical panorama photos on an electronic device involves displaying different guides depending on the environment. If the device detects an outdoor environment, it shows a first summary guide indicating the progress of the panorama capture and the number of shots needed for outdoors. If it's indoors, it shows a second, different summary guide showing progress and the (different) number of shots needed for an indoor panorama. These guides are graphical UIs. The number of images needed to complete the panorama differs between the indoor and outdoor environments.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second summary guide has a greater number of shootings required for generating the spherical panoramic image than a case where the first summary guide is displayed.
Building on the method for spherical panoramas, the indoor panorama guide (second summary guide) requires a greater number of images to generate the spherical panoramic image than the outdoor panorama guide (first summary guide). This means the user has to take more photos to complete an indoor spherical panorama compared to an outdoor one.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein each of the first summary guide and the second summary guide comprise a spherical shape divided into a plurality of regions, and the regions represent a position on which each image is to be disposed.
In the spherical panorama method, both the indoor and outdoor guides (first and second summary guides) display a spherical shape divided into multiple regions. Each region represents a position where an image should be placed within the final spherical panorama. This provides a visual representation of the areas that need to be covered.
4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: displaying a region on which a previewed image is to be disposed via one of the first summary guide and the second summary guide such that the region is discriminated from other regions.
Further enhancing the spherical panorama method, while displaying either the indoor or outdoor guide, the method highlights or distinguishes the region where the currently previewed image will be placed in the panorama. This provides visual feedback, clearly indicating where the current camera view will fit within the overall spherical image.
5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: displaying a region on which at least one shooting-completed image is to be disposed via one of the first summary guide and the second summary guide such that the region is discriminated from other regions.
In addition to showing the preview location, the spherical panorama method also highlights or distinguishes regions corresponding to already captured images in either the indoor or outdoor guide. This makes it easy for the user to see which parts of the panorama have already been completed.
6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: changing a direction in which one of the first summary guide and the second summary guide is shown depending on at least one of left and right movement, up and down movement, and rotation of the electronic device.
The spherical panorama method dynamically adjusts the view of the indoor or outdoor guide based on how the user is moving the electronic device. Tilting, panning (left/right, up/down), or rotating the device will change the displayed view of the spherical guide, providing an interactive and intuitive experience.
7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: determining whether the electronic device is positioned in one of the outdoor environment and the indoor environment based on a user's selection.
The spherical panorama method determines whether the device is indoors or outdoors based on the user's selection. The user explicitly chooses the environment, which then determines which summary guide (indoor or outdoor) is displayed.
8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: determining whether the electronic device is positioned in one of the outdoor environment and the indoor environment based on an analysis result of at least one of illuminance, a boundary direction, and a color direction of a previewed image.
The spherical panorama method automatically determines whether the device is indoors or outdoors by analyzing a preview image. It considers factors such as the brightness (illuminance), the direction of edges, and the distribution of colors to classify the environment and display the appropriate summary guide (indoor or outdoor).
9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the analysis result comprises Edge Orientation Histogram (EOH) and Color Orientation Histogram (COH).
The automatic environment detection in the spherical panorama method uses Edge Orientation Histograms (EOH) and Color Orientation Histograms (COH) as part of the analysis of the preview image to determine whether the device is indoors or outdoors. EOH and COH provide information about edge and color distribution within the image.
10. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: generating, when it is determined that the electronic device is positioned in the outdoor environment, after a number of image shootings corresponding to the outdoor environment are completed, the spherical panoramic image by combining the shot images; and generating, when it is determined that the electronic device is positioned in the indoor environment, after a number of image shootings corresponding to the indoor environment are completed, the spherical panoramic image by combining the shot images, wherein the number of shootings corresponding to the indoor environment is greater than the number of shootings corresponding to the outdoor environment.
Once all required images are captured in the spherical panorama method, the device generates the final spherical panorama by combining those images. If the device detected an outdoor environment, it generates the panorama after the number of outdoor images has been taken. If it detected an indoor environment, it waits for the larger set of indoor images. The indoor panorama requires more images than the outdoor one.
11. An electronic device comprising: a display configured to display one of a first summary guide and a second summary guide; and a processor configured to: control the display to display the first summary guide corresponding to an outdoor environment, when it is determined that the electronic device is positioned in the outdoor environment, and control the display to display the second summary guide corresponding to an indoor environment, when it is determined that the electronic device is positioned in the indoor environment, wherein the first summary guide and the second summary guide comprise graphic user interfaces (UIs) for informing a spherical panorama shooting progress, wherein the first number of image shootings is different from the second number of image shootings, and wherein the processor is configured to control the display to display a required number of image shootings corresponding to one of the indoor environment and the outdoor environment.
An electronic device capable of taking spherical panoramas features a display and a processor. The processor controls the display to show either an indoor or outdoor guide, depending on the detected environment. These guides are graphical UIs that show the panorama's progress. The number of shots needed differs between environments. The processor manages the display to indicate how many more images the user needs to capture based on the environment (indoor or outdoor).
12. The electronic device of claim 11 , wherein the second summary guide comprises a greater number of shootings required for generating the spherical panoramic image than a case where the first summary guide is displayed.
The spherical panorama electronic device's indoor panorama guide displays a greater number of required photos than the outdoor panorama guide. This means the user must capture more individual images to complete an indoor spherical panorama than an outdoor one.
13. The electronic device of claim 11 , wherein each of the first summary guide and the second summary guide comprise a spherical shape divided into a plurality of regions, and the plurality of regions represent a position on which each image is to be disposed.
In the spherical panorama device, both the indoor and outdoor guides are displayed as a sphere divided into regions. Each region represents where a captured image will be positioned within the overall spherical panorama.
14. The electronic device of claim 11 , wherein the display is further configured to display a region on which a previewed image is to be disposed via one of the first summary guide and the second summary guide such that the region is discriminated from other regions.
The spherical panorama device's display also shows where the currently previewed image will be placed within the panorama. This region is highlighted or distinguished from the others, providing immediate feedback to the user during capture.
15. The electronic device of claim 11 , wherein the display is further configured to display a region on which at least one shooting-completed image is to be disposed via one of the first summary guide and the second summary guide such that the region is discriminated from other regions.
The spherical panorama device also indicates which regions of the guide have already been filled with captured images. The completed regions are highlighted or distinguished from the others, allowing the user to easily track their progress.
16. The electronic device of claim 11 , wherein the display is further configured to change and display a direction in which one of the first summary guide and the second summary guide is shown depending on at least one of a left and right movement, an up and down movement, and a rotation of the electronic device.
The spherical panorama device dynamically adjusts the displayed view of the spherical guide (indoor or outdoor) based on the device's movement. Tilting, panning (left/right, up/down), or rotating the device causes the guide to change its orientation, giving the user a more intuitive capturing experience.
17. The electronic device of claim 12 , wherein the processor is further configured to determine whether the electronic device is positioned in one of the outdoor environment and the indoor environment based on a user's selection.
The spherical panorama electronic device bases its indoor/outdoor determination on explicit user selection, and shows the appropriate summary guide based on that determination. The device displays guides and image count based on user selected environment.
18. The electronic device of claim 11 , wherein the processor is further configured to determine whether the electronic device is positioned in one of the outdoor environment and the indoor environment based on an analysis result of at least one of an illuminance, a boundary direction, and a color direction of a previewed image.
The spherical panorama device automatically determines whether it's indoors or outdoors by analyzing a preview image, examining aspects such as brightness (illuminance), edge directions, and color distribution. Based on this analysis, the device shows the appropriate indoor/outdoor guide.
19. The electronic device of claim 18 , wherein the analysis result comprises an edge orientation histogram (EOH) and a color orientation histogram (COH).
The automatic indoor/outdoor detection in the spherical panorama device uses Edge Orientation Histograms (EOH) and Color Orientation Histograms (COH) derived from the preview image to determine the environment. EOH and COH provide a quantifiable representation of edges and color within the image.
20. The electronic device of claim 11 , wherein, when it is determined that the electronic device is positioned in the outdoor environment, after a number of image shootings corresponding to the outdoor environment are completed, the processor is further configured to generate the spherical panoramic image by combining the shot images, wherein, when it is determined that the electronic device is positioned in the indoor environment, after a number of image shootings corresponding to the indoor environment are completed, the processor is further configured to generate the spherical panoramic image by combining the shot images, and wherein the number of shootings corresponding to the indoor environment is greater than the number of shootings corresponding to the outdoor environment.
The spherical panorama device generates the final panorama by stitching together the captured images. If outdoors, it combines the set of outdoor images. If indoors, it combines the set of indoor images (which is larger). The device creates a final panoramic image from the individual captured images with the appropriate stitching after all images for each environment are obtained.
21. An electronic device comprising: a processor; a memory configured to store at least one computer program to be executed by the processor; and a display configured to display a screen, wherein the at least one computer program comprises an instruction set configured to: control the display to display a first summary guide corresponding to an outdoor environment, when it is determined that the electronic device is positioned in the outdoor environment, and control the display to display a second summary guide corresponding to an indoor environment, when it is determined that the electronic device is positioned in the indoor environment, wherein the first summary guide and the second summary guide comprise graphic user interfaces (UIs) for informing a spherical panorama shooting progress, wherein the at least one computer program further comprises an instruction set configured to control the display to display a required number of image shootings corresponding to one of the indoor environment and the outdoor environment, and wherein the required number of image shootings of the indoor environment is different from the required number of image shootings of the outdoor environment.
An electronic device for spherical panoramas has a processor, memory, and display. The memory stores a program that, when executed, controls the display to show either an outdoor or indoor capture guide. The guide selection depends on whether the device determines it's outdoors or indoors. These guides are graphical UIs showing panorama progress. The program displays the number of shots needed to complete the panorama and is different depending on the environment, as more indoor images are generally needed compared to outdoor images.
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